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Every time I go to the grocery store I seem to leave ranting about another dubious or downright bogus health claim on packaged food. Take, for example, the now-pulled assertion that Frosted Krispies "Now Helps Support Your Child's Immunity," which Michael Y. Park

A woman died in a nursing home in New York on Monday and is remembered as a gardener and world traveler. While her family and friends may be mourning her loss this week, to most of us, her death would be relatively unremarkable.

By Sarah Jio

I write about health and fitness for a living, so when it came to flu prevention, I thought I was already armed and ready. I’m a frequent and religious hand washer, and I eat healthy, organic and immune-boosting probiotic-rich foods like yogurt and kefir. I rarely get

1. Eat Sea Salt, Celtic Salt, Kosher Salt or No Salt instead of table salt. 

Your body can use the minerals in these salts and they won’t cause water retention.

2. Eat a variety of vegetables and fruits each…

There are thousands of dieting books available on the market today. Many of these books have the same message and they recycle the same information over and over again each time with a slight twist. But losing weight naturally is not as complicated as some people make it out to be.

You…

How stars like Jennifer Garner and Jessica Biel stay fit and look fabulous

- JoAnna Zulli, BettyConfidential.com

Yes, celebrities pay personal…

When California moms Carla Falcone and Romy Taormina were pregnant, each suffered with terrible nausea.  They didn’t want to take drugs. But "other options were limited," Romy recalls. They eventually found relief in a surprising way –- through acupressure, a 5,000 year-old practice of applying pressure to certain parts of the body to relieve pain or discomfort. Once their queasiness faded, they set out to create an acupressure bracelet that would help other women suffering in the same way. They call their product "Psi" (pronounced "sigh") bands.

A long time favorite of the beloved Bugs Bunny, carrots are emblematic of fall and winter.  Root vegetables are particularly in-season during cold weather, as they are protected by the earth from the colder temperatures. Health Benefits:

1. I Spy with My…

Many people seeking help for mental health issues look first to chemical intervention in the form of a medication.  There is another chemical intervention which you can utilize yourself - your diet.  Having a healthy diet is crucial when trying to fight for your mental health,…

Who doesn't love dark chocolate? (And we know Lauren Salkeld definitely digs the peanut-butter version.)

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For the past 7 years jellyfish invasions have been an annual event in Japan and China. Off the coast of Japan’s Wakasa Bay the swarms have cut fishing by 30 percent, costing the industry nearly $330 million and the creatures themselves have increased in…

Spiders and germs and elevators—oh my! Do you have a phobia? Although some fears are normal, others can be intense, frightening, life changing—and maybe even genetic. We found nine phobias that are more common among women than you’d think. By Sarah Jio

Fear of Crossing…

By Annie Mueller The best quick energy foods are a combination of protein and complex carbohydrates. Stock up your shelves with a good selection of these options. They're not only quick to give you energy but they're also quick to prepare. You will be able to fuel your body with a balanced…

Wii and Wii Fit are a big hit at our house, so when I saw the latest study conducted by The American Council on Exercise, I was intrigued.

You have heard over and over that frequent small meals boost your metabolism and are the key to a slimmer waistline. But